Thomas J. Kirkpatrick

Thomas J. Kirkpatrick
Member of the Virginia Senate from the Campbell County district
In office December 6, 1871 – November 30, 1875
Preceded by	Robert L. Owen Sr.
Succeeded by	John W. Daniel
Personal details
Born	(1829-07-31)July 31, 1829 Cumberland County, Virginia
Died	October 17, 1897(1897-10-17) (aged 68) Lynchburg, Virginia
Spouse	Fortunata Sydnor Kirkpatrick
Occupation	Lawyer, teacher
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	artillery
Years of service	1861-1865
Rank	major
Unit	Amherst Light Artillery

Thomas Jellis Kirkpatrick (July 31, 1829 - October 17, 1897) was a Virginia lawyer, Confederate officer, and later Lynchburg's first public school superintendent, as well as its representative in the Virginia senate for one term (1871-1875).^[1]